Cowboys Just hired Alexabder as their line coach

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(01-16-2018, 03:24 PM)fredtoast Wrote: *sigh*

Here is the last time I am going to explain my position.  I don't know how I can make it any more simple.

People here claimed that it was so obvious that Peko was garbage that the only team who would pay him would be one that "did not care about winning".  That is totally different from trying to win and making a mistake.

Understand now?  The people who claimed it was so obvious that Peko was trash did not have a clue what they were talking about because a team that was trying very hard to win paid him MORE than the Bengals were paying him.

I fully understand your position, and am countering it.

Peko was not all that hot in this system.  He is better suited as a 3-4 NT it seems, and was playing too many reps here.  He was just not very good in the role he was asked to fill in Cincy.....don't see how it can be much more clear.  Also, as with Zeitler, I think they overpaid him.  The Bengals most likely would have re-signed him had he taken a hometown discount.

(01-16-2018, 03:25 PM)depthchart Wrote: Paul Alexander has landed in a dream position and may end up getting high praise next season.

When healthy, the Dallas O-line is stacked with talent and Paul may not have nearly as much influence in Dallas to hand pick the players.

Ezekiel Elliott is a Grade A pass blocker and runner.

Paul may end up looking smarter than Frank Pollack by this time next year (whether he deserves to or not) based on the situations they each landed in.

Fred may have the edge here going forward (with stats that favor Paul) based solely on the differing team situations and talent levels of each team's O-line.

Frank Pollack has some work to do in Cincy, while Paul inherits some elite lineman in Dallas plus the blocking ability of Zeke.

Pollack has a bigger mountain to climb going forward while Paul is basically teed up to succeed in Dallas.

Will be interesting to see how it plays out and what slants people take on the Board this time next year when comparing the two & based on how each team performs.

Agreed.  As I said earlier, I think we'll see how it pans out in a couple or three years if some of that talent leaves via FA or trade/injury.  Also, he could even tank them sooner if he continues to be set in his ways.  I feel that was ultimately his undoing here.  he got WAY too big for his britches.

(01-16-2018, 06:08 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: If the product of his paying job was good, folks likely wouldn't feel the need to draw attention to his side hobby, in fact he'd likely be admired for it.

Yep.  In fact, I admire anyone that can play any instrument, being a music buff.  I always have.  Piano Man is obviously a reference to the famous Billy Joel tune, and (in my mind) alludes to the fact he is a better pianist than coach, along with the dig at Mike Brown I mentioned earlier.  For the last decade or so, I just wished he would have made his hobby his day job.

(01-16-2018, 07:52 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Has nothing to do with playing the piano. People "hated" him because he was a crappy coach.  Maybe, people calling him the Piano Man don't see it as insult, more of a nickname. Don't be so thin skinned, not sure why you are so hung up on this...

Right on.  It's the Piano Man Cavalry charge!

(01-16-2018, 07:52 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: This. Same with Ghiaciuc, Andrews, Bodine, etc.

Roland, etc.  Exactly my point.